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chlothegod – “I Feel Different Every Day”
Accept (and even celebrate) your changing nature with this self-reflective track from clothegod. In a stylistic shift from her 2023 debut, the emerging artist airs out her family *ish; lyrically critiquing the story of her upbringing. Stay tuned for the pop-punk-informed third act. The rage comes out… and it feels good.
Catch clothegod supporting Orion Sun at The Fox Theater in Pomona on Friday, May 16.
Kilo Kish – “negotiate (Feat. Miguel)”
Florida-born artist Kilo Kesh will soon present Negotiations, an EP aimed at understanding how we process our increasingly over stimulating existence. Sounds about right (re:life these days), but as a slick, smooth, and sensual mellow-electro production — this track belies the theme. Bonus for desk jockeys: the music video’s one you can relate to if the weight of the work world’s got ya down.
U.S. Girls – “Bookends”
Strap in for this vintage-hued track from experimental outfit U.S. Girls, led by artist and producer Meghan Remy. Clocking in at an impressive 12 minutes and traversing styles from psychedelic, to lounge lizard, and more in between — this one’s an absolute trip. Though sensitive groups should take caution with the performance art video which contains some challenging imagery in the latter half.
Dean Wareham – “You Were the Ones I Had to Betray”
Dwell on the vulnerability innate to love and friendship with legacy artist Dean Wareham. His is a name you might recognize from the music he made under Galaxie 500 or Dean & Britta, and he’s out with an all-new solo album this month. While the title and lyrics suggest a certain misery, the song itself plays like a summer breeze. Click play for easy midtempo percussion and 1960s-style sliding strings.
Silvia Tarozzi – “Distratta”
In case you were looking for a track to make you feel like you’re living inside a Wes Anderson film, this is the one. Italian violinist and composer Silvia Tarozzi takes a rather academic approach to her music, but this sweet track is presented as a collaboration with a group of schoolchildren. All in all, it’s delightfully approachable. This single is part of a forthcoming dual LP called Lucciole (Italian for "Fireflies”).